My name is Frances Sutherland and I am now indulging in much more quality free time, since leaving my teaching post on early retirement in 2013. I felt that it was really important for my lifestyle and wellbeing to take on a new work/home balance.
Now I have real time to revisit hobbies and skills of the past: singing, musical theatre, knitting, sewing, cooking and fitness.Β It’s amazing how each day and week is still so full, but busy in a new and more relaxing way. I love it!
I have always been interested in technology and recently Pinterest has really got me motivated; my Boards truly reflect who I am and what I like.
Next step for me had to be writing this Blog….
I felt it was time for an update…I really am enjoying this new venture.
My blog is taking shape now, and I really have a few themes running through my posts:
- Finding quotes
- iPhoneography (it amazes me how great the iPhone camera really is)
- My favourite recipes
- Yoga & Meditation
- Health & Wellbeing
- Music
- Poetry…yes even Poetry
Hope you enjoy sharing my journey and experiences with me!
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Hi Frances – thanks for dropping by my blog. I just started up a new one that’s all about cooking, but hopefully it’ll be a fun ‘un-stuffy’ kind of thing. Please drop by.
https://helpmencook.wordpress.com/about/
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All the best Frances, I just took early retirement myself in April to concentrate on my food blog and my new theater company, http://evanston2ndactplayers.com It’s time for our 2nd acts!
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Hi Frances! Thanks for following my blog! I am a teacher too! Just off for the summer and like you, I am making time to do things that interest me! Part of preserving sanity I think! My second name is Frances as well! Love your blog!
xxxxxxxx Natascha
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Thank you…I love the community here. Looking forward to reading more of your posts π
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Thanks a million. ππππ
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Thanks Frances for going to my blog. Do you live in Madison or the area?
Your blog is very interesting.
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Thank you so much! I live in Kirkcaldy, Scotland, not quite in your neighbourhood, but it’s lovely to meet you through your blog. Look forward to getting to know you more. π
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You’re blog is beautiful!
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Thank you so much Brooke! I really appreciate your comments you stopping by. Looking forward to following you too π
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Thanks! π
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Thanks for liking my blog @ https://dineinmykitchen.wordpress.com. I have recently started this blog about food and recipes. Nice to get such lovely friend in my blog. You have great content in your blog. Best wishes π
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And thank you too πβ¨π
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Hi Frances! I appreciate your visit and follow on my blog — especially since it led me to yours. I’m really enjoying your posts and am looking forward to more. All the best! Linda π
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What an exciting time for you! I love following your blog! Thanks for all of your posts!
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Thank you so much! Really appreciate that. I am enjoying your blog and so many others too!
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Thanks
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Hi Frances! Thanks for stopping by my blog ! You have a beautiful blog , I look forward to read more of your posts π
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Thank you so much! It’s great finding new blogs to follow…looking forward to reading more of yours too!
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Thanks so much π
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Thank for the follow and and on Pinterest. God works in strange ways. My caregiver Alita work this morning she had to get the key from my
husband. The first thing I knew my Pinterest board was active and a connection has been made to of branch of my family that I haven’t been able to connet. Thanks so much.
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Thank you for stopping by my blog.
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Thank you for liking my post, Frances.
Your lines are beautiful and recipes are so tempting! Looking forward to your posts.
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Thank you so much βΊοΈ
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Hi Frances, i nominated you for a blogger award, no pressure to take part:)
See it here http://tuckin.co.za/2015/09/25/versatile-blogger-award/
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Thank you so much!
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Absolute pleasure!
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I look forward to reading more of your blog.
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Hi Frances! I enjoy reading your blog so much, I’ve nominated it for the Sunshine Bloggers Award!
Should you choose to accept this nom, just check out the rules and grab the award badge at my blog: http://birdhousediaries.com/2015/09/28/ive-been-nominated/.
Thanks again for a great blog; you’re an inspiration to me!
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Thank you too Alica!
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Frances, I’ve just nominated you for the Liebster Award – congrats! Follow this link to for instructions on accepting it!
https://spencesgirl.wordpress.com/2015/09/30/spences-girl-receives-liebster-award/
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Hi Frances. It was interesting to read about a fellow retired teacher! Yoiu seem to have lots to do to keep you occupied. I share your love of cooking – although I don’t do a cookery blog. I adore knitting and dressmaking and have been a fitness fanatic all my life. At the moment the knitting and sewing are on hold while I get on with my books, but as soon as I finish this one, I’ll be knitting like mad for a while – I’m already feeling withdrawal symptoms. As for cooking, I tend to be more inot baking, although I experiment with new mealtime recipes now and trhen. I loved your cottage pie recipe, so I’ be gining that a try.. π
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I am so impressed; writing books! It’s great to have the time to pursue all our hobbies, but I must admit, I have never been busier. Looking forward to following your posts.βΊ
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And I’m looking forward to reading more of yours. Thank you, Frances. π
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Hi Frances! I’ve nominated you for The Sisterhood of the World Bloggers Award, please see my post https://gorgeousrecipes.wordpress.com/2015/11/09/the-sisterhood-of-the-world-bloggers-award/ for details and let me know whether you would like to accept π
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Thank you so much Daniela βΊοΈ
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Thank you so much for this award…awesomeness!!!!
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Hello Francis,
Just wanted to say I have been enjoying your blog and hope you continue to write and share. Recently I was nominated for a Liebster Award and I am now nominating you! I have found that this is a good way for others to enjoy your blog so head over to http://aroamingappetite.com/2016/01/15/liebster-award/ for more information. Enjoy and Happy New Year.
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Thank you so much for this Donna. I have had some time off blogging, but getting back to it now, your support and kind comments for my blog are much appreciated…thank you βΊοΈ xXx
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Nice blog, Frances! Have a wonderful week! π Best, phoebe
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Thanks Phoebe! Your blog looks so interesting; looking forward to following your posts π
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I have nominated you for the Liebster Award. Hope you accept. https://oliveole.wordpress.com/2016/01/27/still-not-a-sweetheart-liebster-award/
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Thank you so much for thinking of me!
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I love looking for quotes as part of my blog, so I will enjoy this challenge Millie…I’ll keep you posted π
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Hi Frances, lovely to meet you. I am so thankful Lynn highlighted you on Friday. You have an amazing blog and look forward to reading more.
Have a wonderful weekend.
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Thank you so much! You have a little belt weekend too βΊοΈ
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We share a few passions , that is what I gather after reading this. I have just begun a new journey myself , some time out from the mundane to unravel the magic that I have been too busy to notice in the past. I look forward to learning from you. Your posts are lovely !
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Thank you so much! I am delighted to found your blog today and look forward to following your journey βΊοΈ
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Am glad too. : )
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wonderful website blog Frances, I came for the photos… but those darn recipes are luring me back!! stem ginger…yum
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Thank you so much Debi, so glad you stopped by. I’m loving writing my blog, taking the photos and eating the food πππ
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I did enjoy the wander, but I had to leave to soon – grandchildren beckoned!! LOL love to come back and check out more Great Stuff!
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Thanks again βΊοΈ
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you are very welcome Frances!!
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Thank you for liking my blog post about Chocolate Chunk and Pecan Cookies. I also retired early from teaching. We have a number of common interests.
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You are most welcome! Looking forward to following your post…lovely to meet a new friend with common interests π
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Hi Frances, first of all, thanks for giving our blog some love! It’s greatly appreciated! π
I hope you’re enjoying your early retirement and I’m looking forward to your future posts! π
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Most welcome and thank you too! It’s great meeting new people and finding new blogs βΊοΈ
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Hi Frances – thanks for following – my blog is a new venture and its so good to discover whenever it connects with others. I’m so envious of your leisure time – but I’m committed to making time for myself amidst the work-world. Love your photos and will enjoy rummaging through your posts to find delicious recipes π
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Lovely to hear from you Claire! You will love writing your blog. I find it so rewarding and I’ve met many lovely fellow bloggers. Have fun & I look forward to following your posts βΊοΈ
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